Fire District Chief - A Day in the Life

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South Metro Fire Rescue Centennial, Colorado

Күн бұрын

On this episode of A Day in the Life we ride along with District Chief Andy Powell during a busy New Years Eve at South Metro.
00:43 Shift change
01:41 The difference between District and Battalion Chief
03:55 Daily conference call
07:31 Highway medical response
09:10 Inside smoke investigation
11:06 Meeting with Med 1
12:30 How to become a District Chief at SMFR
14:48 Virtual structure fire training
16:17 Highway traffic collision response
22:05 Handling situations that are outside of policy
22:54 Highway traffic collision response
22:42 Blocking traffic at a collision
25:15 Chief Powell's favorite job
25:57 Highway traffic collision response
27:47 The second half of Chief Powell's shift begins

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@scotthagapac 2 жыл бұрын

The level of professionalism compared to other departments is very evident.

@bktenn29 2 жыл бұрын

Not to take anything away from South Metro but there's still something to be said about less "buttoned up" departments

@hannahyasmeen5324 2 жыл бұрын

@@landonpalmer7662 hs

@JT565M29 5 ай бұрын

@@bktenn29you’re not wrong, South Metro is absolutely one of the best buttoned up there is. However I’ll go out on a limb and say PG county is hands down the best unbuttoned dept out there

@chirpyr6219 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever run out of "day in the life" ideas you could do a day in the life of different apparatus crews. E.g. "day in the life of tower 34" and talk to the different crew members throughout the video.

@ViperVibeGamingofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Big brain comment right there

@dpm-jt8rj 2 жыл бұрын

That was one of the best "Day in the Life" episodes. I just wish there was a part two for day two! A "Good Work" shout out to the PIO/IT people at SMFR.

@anddrewb1367 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool if they hung out with them again. Maybe in differently seasons (so maybe next time they are with a district cheif it could be maybe spring or summer)

@dpm-jt8rj 2 жыл бұрын

@@anddrewb1367 Does SMFR work a 2 on/4 off schedule? 48 hours on duty could make for a very long shift but I am sure having four days off in a row would be a very nice perk! I have worked 48 hours in a row a few times but those were trade shifts, where I would work their shift and then my shift, or vice versa. And working as a chief officer would be tough as well with logistics, weather, and all the other intangibles.

@ajnationajaj1041 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@MB12116 2 жыл бұрын

I always love the storm ride alongs

@awpplejuice7798 2 жыл бұрын

I think is a 24 hour shift and it ends after the day 2's meetings

@ericpolowski334 2 жыл бұрын

i don't care if you run out of positions to video within the department.....JUST DON'T STOP ( post the same positions with different employees!) these are so absolutely well done its truly mind blowing. I don't even want to be a firefighter but i sure want to work at this department every time i finish an episode well done.

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We'll definitely keep the Day in the Life videos coming!

@Firescue112 2 жыл бұрын

Guys, that was a shock when your channel was suddenly gone! I'm glad everything is back to normal now. Very nice video! 🙌

@GreaterCincinnatiFireBuff Жыл бұрын

Hallo

@furniturecityfirebuff 2 жыл бұрын

Ayyy they’re back

@jayspencer8893 2 жыл бұрын

I was so pissed lol

@pocketpenguin23 2 жыл бұрын

@@jayspencer8893 Same.

@KarleighJJones 2 жыл бұрын

Me three

@super6158 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was like wth

@goombasquaddie6118 2 жыл бұрын

@@jayspencer8893 I was too!

@ThatWeirdoRightThere 2 жыл бұрын

Chief Powell seems like a great guy. Super personable and really knows his stuff. I loved how he said that he’s loved all of the different positions he’s worked over his career because that shows somebody who’s dedicated and in love with every aspect of their job. Great qualities for a Chief

@jamieo8653 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I am a city councilor in Gloucester, Ma and emergency services is so so important. Your channel is educating me on what appears to me to be a well run department. Thank you!🇺🇸

@gua742 2 жыл бұрын

This is a VERY well run department.

@ourmilotin2819 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this! Any chance of a day in the life of fleet maintenance or logistics? Would be great to see some more of the behind the scene of a big fire department

@josephcastro9030 2 жыл бұрын

I think they did one already

@441meatloaf 2 жыл бұрын

I love how everyone is doing these a day in a life channel. Its much more realistic of what really happens vs the Live PD tele shows.

@stephenbritton9297 2 жыл бұрын

Love the dedication to the "mission, vision, values." Its easy to see them on the wall every day, and go "yup," but to hear the members of SMFR on this channel so often mention them, it shows they mean something!

@chriswilson9230 Жыл бұрын

The radio communications professionalism is refreshing, compared to my county. The degree requirements is something that I stress to the new guys. Get your degrees while you’re younger. Don’t be older like me and just starting a degree program.

@SilverSprings95 9 ай бұрын

22:14 the look on Powells Face when he hears a Lady wants to break into her condo also amazing work DC1

@aidenwest4616 2 жыл бұрын

Love PIO vlogs and day in the life vids! I see they still have that "Your incident has been updated" haunting their dreams.

@BG1821 25 күн бұрын

I have to say as a volunteer firefighter myself I enjoy watching this channel there's a lot to learn and there's things that I learned that I had no idea about.

@gervanwilliams1409 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel. Really nice seeing how all this operate

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@coloradod3649 2 жыл бұрын

I worked with Troy more than 20 years ago. Great medic and firefighter.

@keithhaynes8079 2 жыл бұрын

From a fan in England many thanks District Chief Andy Powell loved the video will look forward to more wishing you and all fire crews a Happy New Year take care and stay safe.

@jasonzhou334 2 жыл бұрын

Day in life of Fire Chief would be nice. Seeing someone with a 9-5 would be cool and give another perspective.

@captainlambo8235 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for day in the life of a district chief for a while. Great that it is finally here. Stay safe!

@obivanketobi7382 2 жыл бұрын

what a sympathic District Chief ! Nice view of a Day. ! Stay Safe guys !

@rob.o.b 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are killing it with the day in the life series! keep it up!!

@firstprototype 2 жыл бұрын

Look easy, your job, but for everyone that work to help others in need they know how hard it is to make a difference in good 👍! Thank you for your service/work ! God bless you all !

@koywentz5032 2 жыл бұрын

I love the snow storm videos! Maybe you guys could do a video staging at a station, during a snow storm and document the calls and show the like “day in a life during a snow storm”

@tylerknecht2238 2 жыл бұрын

Love the camera placement when responding to the mva on the highway

@awmperry Жыл бұрын

Excellent episode as always. But that camera angle from about 17:35 with the weather over the lightbar is just magnificent.

@poohbearmom64 2 жыл бұрын

This D1 Chief truly shows how much he enjoys being a District Chief and how knowledgeable he is about the various aspects of his position !! 👍😎. I really enjoyed this episode 😀😀 I just wish we could have had a little more elaboration/ detail on all the calls he handled as well as at the station... Giving him enough time to eat in peace though 👍👍. Thank You D1 Chief for sharing your day with us and explaining some of the things you encountered.😀

@stevehofmaster7489 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I enjoyed this video looks like a great team you have at your station.I am a newly elected Commissioner at my local station and these videos are helpful to me to learn the needs of the department and again I Thank You all for your service to your community.

@tennis2668 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite video yet! Great work, even better content

@cameronmiller9609 2 жыл бұрын

These are by far the best episodes! This needs to be a tv show!

@EricWhiteTheGamer 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly

@ajnationajaj1041 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more videos like this 100 %love these videos

@Fungi733 2 жыл бұрын

I just got to say, I love snow, this was a great video, and I would love to see more videos on snow, and incidents.

@allenculbertson8170 2 жыл бұрын

God bless all of SMFR and all men and women who are first responders. A special thank you 😊 🙏

@ullomacres9855 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos! Keep them up, I’ve been thinking about working with the fire department in my town, you should do a video on what training or diplomas you need please!

@Utahhorse117 2 жыл бұрын

Great job yall are heroes

@jenskoch4327 2 жыл бұрын

Good episode! Nice Job. I like the „day in the life“ series

@ph11p3540 Жыл бұрын

My mother is the type of personality that would go absolutely cabin crazy during a heavy snow storm or blizzard. She always finds a reason why she absolutely has to drive in foul winter weather when the authorities are warning everyone to stay off the roads

@gopetrosold 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this one.

@mikel9567 2 жыл бұрын

I was a LT for my ambulance service. We were a private company but contracted with the largest city and county in the state. I can remember working the logistics side alongside fire or pd trying to get units where they are needed. That was my favorite part too. Now I work in Public Works. We use these things called Auto Socks for our one ton plows. They are much better than chains and faster to install. One person can install them in less than two minutes. Might be something to consider for some of the smaller vehicles in the fleet.

@JuanRivas1 2 жыл бұрын

We back? Dope!

@CaptainPlays 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should definitely do “Day in the life of Hazmat/Special Operations”

@tracelandry4655 2 жыл бұрын

my uncle (moms brother) was just promoted to fire chief very recently. i’m looking to follow in his footsteps and hopefully become at minimum a captain when i become a firefighter paramedic💪🏻 god bless our first responders

@tracelandry4655 2 жыл бұрын

also just got my emt license. got a long way to go but it starts somewhere!

@stevyn9276 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@tracelandry4655 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevyn9276 appreciate it bro

@adamgriffith4779 2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing about Area Command! NIMS/ICS!

@nightfall22 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic

@alexbergstrom393 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@SilverSprings95 2 жыл бұрын

"Did you get my text" "I did get your Text and i ignore it" "you did" "yeah i did" Harsh Love and TLC lmfao Best Conversation ive heard from a DC lol... amazing Job Andy Powell

@deinemutterslang 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Video, thanks and greetings from Dresden/Germany

@davidstruble9108 2 жыл бұрын

My dad is district chief in Georgia so it’s cool to see that other departments do

@lordxmarco 8 ай бұрын

Really amazing episode. I especially loved the Ricky Bobby reference at the end =D

@SnakeBiteGaming556 Жыл бұрын

Great shift for y’all that was crazy my dads a firefighter and I got to ride in the fire engine and go in the ambulance when I was in the ambulance I got to turn the ELS on it was fun and when we were in the truck they got a call it was a possible brush fire then it got changed to a confirmed structure fire then they hurried and got there turnout gear on and responded code 3 it was cool❤

@ALLbad114 2 жыл бұрын

This was really good. He looks really young, good on him!

@jbtread7869 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Ricky Bobby reference at the end lol

@prodog2355 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THE CAR CAM ON THE HOOD.

@Gabrielgrassmayr 2 жыл бұрын

Woah this is such a cool documentary!🔥💪🏻

@nate18268 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well done video 👍

@haooan1567 2 жыл бұрын

Chúc ad và all firefighter crew nhiều sức khỏe. All love from Vietnam. And Happy New Year.

@TrafficCamWatch 2 жыл бұрын

This is how you get job applications, good, active, PR like this video series.

@socalutah 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Ricky Bobby reference 🤣

@williambrenkley2322 6 ай бұрын

I agree this is the best day in the life

@pocketpenguin23 2 жыл бұрын

Yay, thanks Eric and Connor!

@e.g.o.m.e 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, cant wait!

@plant_trees_kg 2 жыл бұрын

0:04 LOL me checking my phone for a Pulse Point notification during the intro hahaha!

@firebufftfs4522 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing dept and chief! Well done great work and stay safe and warm South Metro

@Jacob-mm8xq 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should get mobile repeaters for some of your trucks, helps with some of those dead zones

@davearnold9328 2 жыл бұрын

Great segment! Though I almost hate watching you guys because it makes me homesick.

@SethMaxx1994 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome video

@shawndinterman2219 2 жыл бұрын

A very firm P.O.B (pat on the back) for this man

@shawndinterman2219 2 жыл бұрын

The fact you can pick up the phone and have any sort off emergency resource within min. Makes me proud and grateful to be an American. Heros also drive gold leaf emblemed red trucks I guess

@SilverSprings95 2 жыл бұрын

Lol the shift Change Conversation was classic at the beginning (00:46)

@esver1883 2 жыл бұрын

Other fire departments,LEO agencies, and EMS agencies need to take note of how this channel does things.

@hammertime1 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe South Metro got Kevin Costner to play the D1 chief for the day! 🔥 🎥 🚒

@davidwilson6366 2 жыл бұрын

Can we do another ride along with him please that was one of the bested

@LPTTC330 2 жыл бұрын

I love Target solutions said no one ever but great training tool my department we currently use Action Training

@joelgreen4949 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like South Metro is moving to the Scott C5 face piece and regulator for their SCBA

@dominiccarlucci9514 2 жыл бұрын

Chief goes, “It should be pretty quiet.” My jaw almost hit the damn floor.

@SilverSprings95 2 жыл бұрын

Day in a Life of PIO should be part of the series

@jojosmumdorothy2829 2 жыл бұрын

Superheroes all firefighters 🚒 stay safe 🙏 ❤ from UK 🇬🇧

@biky.3337 2 жыл бұрын

watching these make me so excited to become a firefighter

@TheOutlawMan 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great job, man. Keep working for it!

@jarrythskeen8336 2 жыл бұрын

Good job BC1 stay safe

@bernardkennedyIV 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric! Love the black tactical US flag patch on the chiefs right shoulder. Any idea where you can get those?

@Tyuop8899 2 жыл бұрын

18:40 to watch chief be an absolute drift God

@user-rj3mk9iw5x 6 ай бұрын

we love the fire depernt

@MaineAviationCessna 2 жыл бұрын

Training District Chief? EMS District? Keep em coming

@MB12116 Жыл бұрын

Chief Powell seems like a great chief and man, also impressive how quick he moved through the ranks, it appears he was a captain as recent as 2016 based on tower 35?

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more! That's correct and since this video he was promoted again, this time to Division Chief of Human Performance and Optimization.

@MB12116 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO wow…maybe you can just do a day in the life of Powell annually, and in a few years, you would have every position covered 😂😂…only issue, you’d probably have to start about 10 years ago

@chriselms6972 2 жыл бұрын

jeezus a masters degree for district chief. never heard of that requirement for even a chiefs position

@LCRBuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hello i was wondering what equipment how to use to film these videos i am currently planning to film a day in the life for my local departments and i was inspired by your vidoes

@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO 2 жыл бұрын

This video was captured with a Sony FX3 with a 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens. The hood view was captured using a GoPro Hero5 Session on a suction cup mount and the windshield camera is a Rove 2. Our PIO Team uses Final Cut Pro to edit.

@connorbaker678 2 жыл бұрын

Bro nice intro

@michaelboyd8953 2 жыл бұрын

I think they should do a day in a life of a pio

@TankManCov1992 2 жыл бұрын

SMFR Rocks

@EricWhiteTheGamer 2 жыл бұрын

As a 17 year old I would love to test this myself see if I can handle that. Same goes for dispatching.

@edsmetaldetecting31 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say this one the best, day in the life!! I agree with dpm1982

@nicholasmakepeace8748 2 жыл бұрын

I love the video

@alex_1798 2 жыл бұрын

I think I recommended this video awesome!

@LakesRegionEmergencyPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Do your chief rigs have studded snow tires? If not, I highly recommend them, as they may help mitigate slipping (such as at 18:36). They do wonders here in New England.

@rjyeezy76 2 жыл бұрын

Not allowed.

@alex_1798 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year SMFR

@rubio8888 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait

@Newtenrp 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys I forgot we had this

@robertross7666 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same Chief Powell that had his gear in the back of District 1 during the fleet friday video? IIRC he was BC at the time doing his task book for District Chief.

@robertross7666 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Thanks for the reply. It's fun seeing the subjects of your day in the life videos, pop up in different series. Like how Chief Segura has made multiple appearances in videos both before and after his day in the life.